Helpful tutorials for a newbie?

tessafktessafk
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Hello!
I just started using Bonsai and shift from traditional architectural 3D to BIM and creating IFC files. I am very proficient in Blender, but I am struggling to get my BIM workflow going. Also, my colleagues who used Revit or Archicad say that Bonsai looks very different.
Would you have some tutorials and articles to recommend that take you by the hand in creating a BIM model of a building? Or would someone be available to help out? I need to add all structural details as well as HVAC, the plot with all the GEO details and electrical plans.
Thank you so much in advance for your support! :)

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  • steverugisteverugi

    @tessafk

    Would you have some tutorials and articles to recommend that take you by the hand in creating a BIM model of a building? Or would someone be available to help out?

    I think @theoryshaw and @Massimo might be interested in offering their services
    or you were looking for something totally free?

    tessafk
  • JanFJanF

    I'd suggest going through the wiki just to get a feeling what's there:
    https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=BlenderBIM_Add-on#Sub_pages
    (Most of the info is outdated)
    And then head to the tutorials:
    https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=BlenderBIM_Add-on#External_Resources
    If you're after modelling I'd go for the ifc architect tutorials.

    tessafk
  • theoryshawtheoryshaw

    Thanks @steverugi for the ping.
    Hi @tessafk, happy to help, if need be.
    this is my work i've done with Bonsai to date: https://community.osarch.org/discussion/1423/live-projects-an-exploration/p2
    i can be found...
    [email protected]
    773-425-6456
    chat channel: https://matrix.to/#/@theoryshaw:matrix.org
    Cheers.

    steverugiMassimotessafk
  • MassimoMassimo
    edited February 27

    @tessafk well, i suggest you to start with the IfcArchitect tutorials in order to understand how Bonsai works in general.
    They are maybe a bit oudated because things are changing fast but the concepts are the same.
    Btw, for the architectural and structural domain, Bonsai is enough mature but for HVAC domain i think it's not developed at the same level...it's like an unexplored territory, but the tools are there.
    It depends what are you need to do actually.
    I suggest you also to join the chat, it is very helpful.

    tessafk
  • steverugisteverugi
    edited February 27

    just want to confirm what @Massimo posted above
    for HVAC specifically you can lay out ductwork segments, with some level of quality you can have bends and logically connect all by IfcPort, for more accurate job with Tees and Wyes you'd need to be a bit creative

    Massimo
  • MassimoMassimo

    Yeah, connections and ports can be done...also the logical relations with every objects (IfcSystem i guess).
    About electrican domain, on the other hand, i've never seen nothing, but i would be happy to be denied

    tessafk
  • steverugisteverugi
    edited February 27

    @Massimo

    Yeah, connections and ports can be done...also the logical relations with every objects (IfcSystem i guess).
    About electrican domain, on the other hand, i've never seen nothing, but i would be happy to be denied

    as exchanged in a different Discussion Electrical can be done, with some limitations, along with Plumbing system, both to some extent.

    Segments (pipes, conduits, trays) are OK, fittings not so (elbows, tees, wyes...) but a general arrangement can be created with system definition and flows source > sink
    If familiar with 3D modeling, and some good patience & perseverance, someone can reach decent level of representation.

    MassimotessafkAce
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